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Arnarbæli

Highlands, Iceland667 m elevation
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Arnarbæli

Highlands, Iceland667 m elevation

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Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Arnarbæli

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss
35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Gýgjarfoss
#2.Skuggafoss
38 km·~46 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Runufoss
40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Bólugilsfoss
53 km·~63 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hveravellir Pool
16 km·~19 min drive

Highland pool on Kjölur route between glaciers. Remote, natural. Old highland oasis.

#2.Heimilishver
16 km·~19 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

#3.Fagrihver
16 km·~19 min drive

Natural hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Gamli Fagrihver
16 km·~19 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hveravellir
16 km·~19 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Áfangi
17 km·~21 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
38 km·~46 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#4.Kerlingarfjöll
38 km·~46 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
77 km·~93 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
80 km·~96 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup
81 km·~97 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Skagfirðingabúð
82 km·~98 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð
61 km·~73 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Víðihlíð
65 km·~78 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsafell
70 km·~84 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarbakki
71 km·~85 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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How do I get to Arnarbæli?
Arnarbæli is in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Arnarbæli without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Arnarbæli?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Arnarbæli?
Arnarbæli is 667 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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